A herbal medicine flowerThe Madagascar periwinkle is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. The Madagascar periwinkle is a popular decorative shrub in gardens and landscapes around the world due to its brilliant purple or white blooms and glossy green leaves. Vinca rosea, Rosy or Pink Periwinkle, and Cape Periwinkle are some of its common names. The Madagascar periwinkle is a tough and adaptable plant that has gained popularity for its aesthetic and medicinal features.Because of its appealing and colorful blossoms, this plant has been farmed for generations as a significant color crop for landscapes. Additionally, the medicinal virtues of the Madagascar periwinkle have been widely used in herbal medicine.The therapeutic benefits of the Madagascar periwinkle have garnered attention. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, neuroprotective, diabetic, and anticancer effects. These qualities make the Madagascar periwinkle an important plant in alternative medicine. The antioxidants in Madagascar periwinkle can help protect against oxidative stress and improve general health. Furthermore, its antimicrobial qualities make it a promising natural therapy for bacterial illnesses. Furthermore, the neuroprotective qualities of the Madagascar periwinkle have been investigated for their possible role in brain health and the prevention of neurological illnesses.